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As Republicans and Democrats compete fiercely for Generation Z voters ahead of November’s elections, young conservatives gathered at Young America’s Foundation’s Freedom at 250 conference in Washington, D.C., acknowledged deep economic anxieties affecting their peers. The competition centers on control of Congress, with the GOP working to advance President Donald Trump’s legislative priorities while Democrats aim to regain the majority and reshape federal policy.
Rising University of Wisconsin-Madison senior Courtney Graves told Fox News Digital that many young Americans feel adrift due to financial hardship, citing difficulties in achieving traditional milestones like homeownership and stable employment. According to a July Pew Research Center survey, 87% of Americans believe buying a home has become harder for younger generations compared with their parents. Harvard University’s Joint Center for Housing Studies reported that nearly half of renters spent more than 30% of their income on housing in 2024.
Graves, whose grandparents fled Soviet-controlled Latvia, argued that free-market economics offers the path to prosperity and blamed Republican messaging for failing to convince young voters of capitalism’s benefits. She emphasized that market-driven policies foster job creation and enable families to achieve financial security and homeownership.
University of Iowa student Brody Baker credited Trump with providing greater governmental transparency compared with the Biden administration, particularly regarding economic challenges like elevated gas prices. Baker also highlighted concerns about social media algorithms that he believes push users toward extreme political positions.
University of Minnesota senior Jackson Barrick cited immigration enforcement and border security as pressing national concerns, praising Trump’s immigration policies. Recent University of Georgia graduate Nick Kammerzell identified artificial intelligence as his foremost worry, expressing alarm about potential censorship and manipulation inherent in AI systems.
A June Pew Research Center survey found that 48% of adults aged 18 to 29 anticipate negative societal impacts from artificial intelligence over the next two decades, compared with 37% of those aged 50 and older. Younger Americans also expressed greater personal anxiety about AI’s potential effects on their own lives.
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